MSU Centennial Draws Million Visitors and Notable Guests
Michigan State University marked its 100th anniversary with a million visitors for campus events, tours, and the world’s largest farm display. Russian officials, European and Asian educators joined symposia as MSU planned Rose Bowl activities, glee club TV appearances, and a Washington Christmas ceremony by Spartan Bell Ringers.
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Michigan State University
MSU
Europe
Asia
Michigan State
Michigan
Pasadena
Death of Will Leosh in Clare area noted
William Harmon Leosh died at home near Loomis on December 9 after a long illness. He was born November 3, 1885 in Wise township Isabella County and married Ethel Anderson October 30, 1913. Survived by wife Ethel daughter Thelma Loucks son William Jr. five grandchildren two sisters four brothers and many relatives. He served as Highway Commissioner for seven or eight years and worked at Clare Manufacturing Company for six years retiring in 1953.
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William Harmon Leosh
William B. Leosh
Wise Township
Isabella County
Loomis
Ethel Anderson
Clare
Ethel
Thelma Loucks
William Jr
Gladwin
Philla. Goodnow
Lila Morkié
Glare
al Yin
Ivan
Rey
Frank
Grant Michigan
Clare Manufacturing Company
Obituary: Tom ee Thomas James of Dover Dead at 83
Tom ee Thomas James born March 27 1872 in Wallaceburg Ontario died December 13 1955 at age 83 after living in Clare county and Dover. He married Minnie Walters on June 30 1942 and is survived by nephews nieces and two step sons Arden and Von Walters. Burial was at Cherry Grove Cemetery December 16 1955 with Rev. Charles F Matson officiating. Thurston Funeral Home handled arrangements.
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Thomas James
Thomas
Sarah James
Wallaceburg
Ontario
Canada
Clare County
Dover
Fneral
Don Rhodes
McKay
Minnie ‘Walters
Von
Arden Walters
Clare
Cherry Grove
Charles F
Rites Held For James Hulburt of Farwell
James Hulburt, 39, of Farwell died December 16. Born December 3, 1866 in Clinton County Michigan to Martin and Sarah Hulburt, he studied for the ministry as a Seventh Day Adventist and married Bell Rivers in 1892. He is survived by a brother William, nieces, nephews, and many friends. Interment was in Gilmore Township Cemetery.
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Vames T Hulburt
Farwell
Clinton
County
Michigan
Marint
Sarah Hulburt
James
Seventh ‘Day Adventist
Bell Rivers
Farne
Our
Burt
Jake
Wiliam
Gilmore Township
Cemeery
Kraft Honors Employee at Clare Plant for Ten Years of Service
Perry M. Cowell Fieldman received the Kraft Award from Kraft Foods Company at the Clare plant on December 16 1955 marking ten years of service. The award features a man ig and gold tie clasp with a shield motif representing two five year periods.
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Kraft Foods Company
Clare
Perry M. Cowell
Fieldman
Kraft
Health Conference Sets Agenda For Michigan Public Health
An annual Commissioner’s Conference will bring together local health directors to address four key issues in Michigan: home and farm accident prevention, chronic diseases such as heart disease cancer and diabetes, mental health, and urban sanitation pressures on city fringe subdivisions. Officials seek workable plans for communities to tackle these unmet health problems.
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Sion
Michigan
W. B. Prothro
Grand Rapids
Seeing Double Twins Trace Separate Classrooms
Beaverton Elementary reports identical twins Karen May and Sharon Kay Wolfe repeatedly in separate classrooms over five years. The girls, born February 28 1946, once shared a room after stomach upsets, now attend fourth grade in different homerooms. Principal Harriet L. Martin notes she cannot always tell which twin is present in the morning.
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Beaverton Elementary
Karen May
Sharon Kay Wolfe
Alred Wolfe
Sharon
Karen
Harriet L. Martin
Bullet Wounds Sam in Snow Slipping Accident
Whitehead 16 of Clare suffered a leg wound while target practicing with a gun. He slipped in snow, the bullet traveling lengthwise along the calf. He was taken to Central Michigan Community Hospital Mt Pleasant for treatment and was expected to return home today. Sam Whitehead works in the men’s department at Davy's department store.
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Sam
Whitehead
Bill. Whitehead
Clare
Central Michigan Community Hospital
Mt. Pleasant
Davy’s Department Store
Lake C of C Plans Winter Activities
The Lake Chamber of Commerce met on December 12 1955 to discuss winter programs with Clare County midwinter sports and local recreation. William Bratt reported joint plans with Garfield Township for an ice skating rink for public use and several Lake businesses announced Christmas closures December 25 and 26.
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Clare County
Clare County, Chamber of Commerce
William Bratt
Garfield Township
Chambers of Commercce
Lake Garage
Cottage Inn
Dender's
Sunoco
Lake Hardware
Lake General Store
F. B. Scott Oil Co
Dot
Lake Roller Rink
Michigan drivers eye Florida trip as costs rise and air service improves
Harry M. Rogan of the Automobile Club of Michigan says about 106000 Michigan cars with three passengers will drive to Florida this season. Roundtrip costs hover around $200 for a Miami trip, with maps showing two main routes and minor detours. Air service upgrades are expected to boost Michigan residents flying to Florida as well.
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Florida
Michigan
Harry M. Rogan
Automobile Club of Michigan
Rogan
Sunshine State
Miami
Detroit
Kogan
Kentucky
Tennessee
Auto Club
Fort Wayne
Alabama
Lake City
Beaverton and Farwell Classified Ads Summary
Classifieds list items for sale including apartment size gas stores, seven Beagle puppies, farm produce and pets. Includes contact names Floyd Longstreth Jesse Summers Ralph Hverts Gabe Van Buskirk and Dex Elden with phone numbers LU 8 4703 and KH 9 4284. Also two houses for rent and a Youngstown double sink availability.
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Algo
Jesse Summers
Fight Point Lake Road
Gabe van Buskirk
Farwell
In Memoriam Richard Norman Hammond
Ina and Glenn Hammond publish a memorial for their son Richard Norman Hammond lost in the service of his country on December 10, 1944 The notice includes a Bible quote about a light that never fails and never grows dim and a message of enduring faith for readers
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Richard Norman Hammond
Ina
Glenn Hammond
Eight Pine Martens Released in Michigan Reintroduction Effort
Michigan and Ontario authorities advance reintroduction of pine martens in northern forests. Conservation workers released eight martens earlier in Porcupine Mountains State Park and plan further transfers from Canada to restore the species in the Upper Peninsula.
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Michigan
Ontario
Porcupine Mountains
Canada
Irwin Family Welcomes Baby John Gerald
Mr and Mrs Gerald Irwin of Mt Pleasant welcome son John Gerald born December 15 at Community Hospital eight pounds four ounces Debbie Irwin visited grandparents Firness Irwin until family went home Wednesday morning.
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Gerald Irwin
Mt. Pleasant
John Gerald
Community Hospital
Debbie Irwin
Firness Irwin
Card of Thanks for Christmas help after house fire
My wife and Mrs. Robert Robinson and family express deep appreciation to everyone who helped after his home burned a few weeks ago. As Christmas nears you can feel in your hearts you have made Christ's birthday a bit happier by helping others less fortunate than yourselves.
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Robert Robinson
Official Proceedings of the Clare City Commission December 5 1955
The Clare city commission holds its regular meeting with Mayor Haley presiding. Present: Cooper Groves Haley Seiter Walters. Minutes read and approved. Seiter Bros Clare Mtg Co Sun Oil Co permits granted. Light on John Street to Consumers Power to install 2500 lumen light near John Steel. Truck bids: lowest bid 956 Chevrolet 2 ton truck from Tim Colter for 2669.28 accepted. Garbage ordinance No 204 adopted with residential rates 7.50 and commercial 20.00. Ordinances 35 and 61 rewritten. Special sewer tax of 31.14 for Lot 16 Strange Add approved. Bills allowed. Meeting adjourned. Albert t McMinnon City Clerk
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Michigan
Haley
Cooper
Groves
Seiter
Walters
Seiter Bros
Mtg.,Co
Sun Oil Co
John Street
Cooper Second
Consumers Power
John Steel
Tim Colter
Yeas
Coopér
Graves
Walters City
Nays
Norte
Albertiat
Alex ‘Meminnon Gity
Bowling scores from Clare Coleman-Harrison Wednesday
Summary of bowling scores and high games for teams including O'Laughlin F Home Lehr Sheil Three B's Hoffman and Dairy Co. listings. High games include M Baker 186 F Shel ander 182 and O Laughlin 565 with high series 1626. Other notable marks include Marie Allen Scott Drilling 2620 and Carncross 497 with Neff 196.
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Clare Coleman - Harrison
O’laughlin F. Home
Lehr Sheil
Hoffman
E. R. Simmons
Thayer Dairy Co
Farmers Co
Cmry
Coleman Drug Co
M. Baker
F. Shelander
A. Ruby
P. Campbell
H. MacDonald
O’laughlin
Marie _ Allen
Cadet Class Skating Party at Gateway Lanes
The Christian Cadets class of the Methodist Church held a roller skating party at Gateway Lanes on November 28 at 6:00. About 50 members and visitors attended for a good time, followed by refreshments of cake and chocolate milk at the Methodist Church prepared by Mrs Norman Maxwell, Tom Neff, David Bornland, and John Wicklund.
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Methodist Church
Gateway Lanes
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